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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.68, 36,102.01 and 14,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.68, 36,102.01 and 14,224.29 is: 19,629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.68 : 36,102.01 = 14,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.68/36,102.01 = 14,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.68x = 36,102.01 × 14,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.68x = 513,525,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,525,459.82/26,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.67

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